矢 Stroke Order — How to Write 矢
矢 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 矢, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
矢 Radical and Character Components
矢 is a pictograph. An arrow pointing upwards.
Radical: 矢 + 0 more strokes
矢 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- shǐ
Meanings of 矢 in Chinese
1
shǐ矢
Arrow; projectile. Used in phrases like 'bow and arrow' or 'to shoot with a purpose'.
他的发言总是有的放矢，切中要害。
His speech is always to the point, hitting the nail on the head.
To vow or swear, often to an unchangeable commitment or determination.
他矢志成为一名优秀的医生。
He vowed to become an excellent doctor.
When pronounced 'shǐ', it means 'to vow, to pledge solemnly and honestly', often appearing in phrases like '矢言' (shǐ yán) meaning 'to make an honest statement or vow'.
他矢言会信守承诺。
He solemnly vowed to keep his promise.
To display, to set out, or to exhibit (often in a formal or literary context).
他在会议上矢其所学，获得了大家的赞赏。
He displayed what he had learned at the conference and received everyone's appreciation.
To make known; to display or manifest (one's intention, resolve, virtue, etc.); to vow or swear.
他矢志将所学知识贡献给社会。
He vowed to dedicate the knowledge he had acquired to society.
An ancient counting stick or dart used in the 'touhu' (pitch-pot) game.
投壶游戏中，矢的数量代表了得分。
In the touhu game, the number of darts (shi) represents the score.
Same as '屎', meaning feces or excrement, often used in ancient or literary contexts.
他一脚踩到了一堆牛矢。
He stepped into a pile of cow dung.
Common Words and Phrases with 矢
1
every arrow hits its target; never miss a shot; shoot with unfailing accuracy
这位神箭手技艺高超，每次比赛都矢不虚发，赢得观众阵阵掌声。
This master archer's skill is superb; in every competition, his arrows never miss their mark, earning waves of applause from the audience.
2
To fight to the dead end with arrows and soldiers gone.
面对项目上的重重困难，他感到自己已经矢尽兵穷，但仍决心再试最后一次。
Facing numerous difficulties in the project, he felt he had exhausted all his resources and options, but still determined to try one last time.
3
to flatly deny or insist; to speak thoughtlessly
即使面对质疑，他仍然矢口否认自己有任何不当行为。
Even when confronted with doubts, he still flatly denied any wrongdoing.
4
A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction, such as velocity or force.
在物理学中，速度是一个典型的矢量，它不仅有大小，还有明确的方向。
In physics, velocity is a typical vector; it not only has magnitude but also a clear direction.
5
To vow to remain unyielding or unchanged until death; to be steadfast in one's resolve.
他矢死不二地追求自己的梦想，无论遇到多少困难都从未放弃。
He was unswervingly devoted to pursuing his dream, never giving up no matter how many difficulties he encountered.
6
To make a solemn vow or pledge with unwavering determination.
团队成员矢志创新，力求在技术上取得突破。
The team members were determined to innovate, striving to achieve breakthroughs in technology.
More words with 矢
- yāo幺bìng并shǐ矢Unit dyad, Identity dyadic
- jiàn箭shǐ矢arrow
- shǐ矢yán言vow, pledge
- hāo嚆shǐ矢a whistling arrow, the beginning
- niú牛shǐ矢cow dung, ox dung
- shǐ矢jì迹trajectory, trace
- gōng弓shǐ矢bow and arrow, archery
- lú卢shǐ矢Lu Shi, black arrow
- mù木shǐ矢wooden arrow
- shǐ矢qí其suǒ所xué学Apply one's learning, Put one's knowledge to use
Idioms with 矢
- shǐ矢kǒu口dǐ抵lài赖flatly deny everything
- shǐ矢kǒu口fǒu否rèn认flatly deny
- shǐ矢zài在xián弦shàng上arrow on the bowstring, must act
- shǐ矢zhì志bù不yí移to be firm in one's resolve
- shǐ矢zhì志bù不yú渝remain true to one's commitment
- shǐ矢zhōng忠bù不èr二pledge undivided and steadfast loyalty
- wú无dì的fàng放shǐ矢act without a clear purpose
- yǒu有dì的fàng放shǐ矢to speak or act with a definite purpose
- zhòng众shǐ矢zhī之dì的target of public criticism
- shǐ矢kǒu口jiǎo狡lài赖adamantly deny wrongdoing
- shǐ矢lì力tóng同xīn心unite in a common cause
- shǐ矢rú如yǔ雨xià下arrows falling like rain
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Open the tool →Questions about 矢
What does 矢 mean in Chinese?
矢 (shǐ) means “Arrow” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 矢?
矢 is pronounced shǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 矢 have?
矢 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 矢?
矢 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 矢. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 矢?
The radical of 矢 is 矢, and 矢 is a pictograph.